Phyna Defeats Nkechi Blessing by Fourth-Round Knockout

Reality TV star Phyna defeated actress Nkechi Blessing by knockout in the fourth round of their celebrity boxing bout in Lagos, according to reports. Blessing went down and did not beat the referee’s count, ending the contest. The reports also say Phyna received a championship belt and a car from an event promoter after the win. The accounts place the bout in the early hours of Friday, October 2. Blessing later acknowledged Phyna’s victory in social media posts, describing the boxing match as a new experience and saying she had never fought anyone before. She apologized to people who had bet on her and thanked supporters, while recognizing that some people had laughed at her defeat. Blessing said she had trained for two days before entering the ring. She dedicated her performance to her late mother, writing that although she had not won, she had entered an unfamiliar setting with courage. She also said she had asked for her mother’s favorite song to be played before the fight. The bout, she said, was memorable, and she indicated that she would consider boxing again. After the fight, Phyna said her plan had been to tire Blessing before attempting a knockout.